Final

Elgin Math & Science Academy

Academic Excellence Committee Meeting

Date and Time

Thursday December 15, 2022 at 3:15 PM CST

Location

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Agenda

Section Number Topic Number Details Purpose Presenter Time
I. Opening Items 3:15 PM
  A. Record Attendance   1 m
  B. Call the Meeting to Order   Bethea Lane
  C. Approve Minutes Approve Minutes Bethea Lane 1 m
II. GOALS of Academic Excellence Committee 3:17 PM
 
Do what's best for EMSA Students and Staff!
  
  A. Academic Excellence & 3 Dimensions of Student Achievement FYI 1 m
   
EL EDUCATION 3 DIMENSIONS OF LEARNING

 

MASTERY OF KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
  • Demonstrate proficiency and deeper understanding: show mastery in a body of knowledge and skills within each discipline
  • Apply their learning: transfer knowledge and skills to novel, meaningful tasks
  • Think critically: analyze, evaluate, and synthesize complex ideas and consider multiple perspectives
  • Communicate clearly: write, speak, and present ideas effectively in a variety of media within and across disciplines
CHARACTER
  • Work to become effective learners: develop the mindsets and skills for success in college, career, and life (e.g., initiative, responsibility, perseverance, collaboration)
  • Work to become ethical people: treat others well and stand up for what is right (e.g., empathy, integrity, respect, compassion)
  • Contribute to a better world: put their learning to use to improve communities (e.g., citizenship, service)
HIGH-QUALITY WORK
  • Create complex work: demonstrate higher-order thinking, multiple perspectives and transfer of understanding
  • Demonstrate craftsmanship: create work that is accurate and beautiful in conception and execution
  • Create authentic work: demonstrate original thinking and voice, connect to real-world issues and formats, and when possible, create work that is meaningful to the community beyond the school
  
III. Updates on Academic Programming 3:18 PM
  A. Feburary Conferences FYI Jacquelyn Willer 5 m
  B. Middle School Planning Dates Discuss Jacquelyn Willer 5 m
  C. Start Time of School Questionnaire Discuss Jacquelyn Willer 5 m
IV. Student Achievement 3:33 PM
  A. NWEA Testing Update FYI Jacquelyn Willer 5 m
V. Charter Renewal Update
VI. Curriculum Updates 3:38 PM
  A. Social Studies Curriculum Pilot Jacquelyn Willer 5 m
  B. Advanced Math 5 m
VII. Other Business 3:48 PM
  A. Additional Items 10 m
   

EL Conference Update

  
VIII. Meeting Time
 

First Wednesday of the month from 3:15-4:15

  
IX. Closing Items
  A. Adjourn Meeting Vote